My immediate family was always very supportive. It was my own fear of the rest of the world not accepting me, the rest of our society not accepting my wish to be an actor.
Lupita Nyong'ORead
As human beings, we aren't as individual as we'd like to believe we are. And I think that's what makes acting possible. Despite the fact that I have not experienced something, I have it in my human capacity to imagine it and to put myself in someone else's shoes, and to take someone else's circumstances personally.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the interconnectedness of human experiences, highlighting the empathy required for acting.
Lupita Nyong'o's quote reflects on the inherent human ability to empathize with others, suggesting that our individuality is often an illusion. It points out that despite our unique experiences, we can understand and relate to the feelings and circumstances of others, an essential quality not just in acting but in life itself.
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EmpathyActingHumanityConnectionExperience
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In a workshop about acting techniques, I quoted Lupita Nyong'o to emphasize the importance of empathy.
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